AG -v- Peacock and Others [2010] JRC 101 (27 May 2010)

AG -v- Peacock and Others [2010] JRC 101 (27 May 2010)

Sentences were determined by applying the Rimmer guidelines, adjusted for aggravating and mitigating factors, and the totality principle. Offending while in custody or on licence was treated as particularly aggravating. Deportation was not ordered for Da Silva solely due to the interests of his child.

Citation
[2010] JRC 101
Parties
Defendant: Peacock; Defendant: Brown; Defendant: Da Silva; Defendant: Crespel
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
27 May 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Conspiracy, Sentencing, Mitigation, Aggravating Factors, Deportation
Criminal Law Drug Offences Conspiracy Sentencing Mitigation Aggravating Factors Deportation

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Parties

Peacock

Defendant

Brown

Defendant

Da Silva

Defendant

Crespel

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for conspiracy to supply heroin
  2. 2 Application of Rimmer guidelines
  3. 3 Consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences were determined by applying the Rimmer guidelines, adjusted for aggravating and mitigating factors, and the totality principle. Offending while in custody or on licence was treated as particularly aggravating. Deportation was not ordered for Da Silva solely due to the interests of his child.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Peacock sentenced to 6 years' imprisonment
  • Brown sentenced to 3.5 years' imprisonment